Greek producers affected by Russian food embargo set to receive EU help
The Greek government is looking for the European Union to make sure the country’s producers will be compensated for losses
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Ukraine
Ukraine warns civilians as troops close in on rebels in east
The Ukrainian military says troops are continuing to close in on remaining separatist regions in the east, and are warning
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Russia to send aid convoy into Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday told European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso that Russia was coordinating with the International
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Ukraine to sanction 172 individuals and 65 companies for ‘support of terrorism’
Ukraine’s government has picked 172 individuals and 65 companies that will face sanctions for “support and financing of terrorism” or
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Putin orders import bans on products from sanctioning countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning or limiting imports of agricultural products from countries that have placed
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Protesters thwart Kyiv city government attempts to clear Maidan
Protesters are resisting the most serious attempt yet to clean up Maidan, or Independence Square, since the EuroMaidan revolution ended
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Russia begins military drills near Ukrainian border
Russian officials say the military is beginning exercises Monday in the central and western regions of the country, which would
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Poland seeks compensation for Russian ban on fruit
Agriculture Minister Marek Sawicki has appealed to the European Commission to compensate Poland after Russia decided to ban Polish fruit
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Analysts: Putin unfazed by tougher sanctions
The European Union on July 29 agreed to more severe sanctions against Russia in response to its continued promotion of
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